The West Carteret Patriots are taking a road trip to face off against the Swansboro Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
West Carteret is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest loss since February 27, 2024 two weeks ago. They lost 78-56 to J.H. Rose.
West Carteret's defeat came about despite a quality game from Jack Bell, who posted 14 points. Another player making a difference was Tanner Payne, who earned six points and nine boards.
Meanwhile, Swansboro faced New Hanover in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Swansboro fell 76-66 to New Hanover. The Pirates' loss signaled the end of their 12-game winning streak.
West Carteret will need focus on slowing down Jonah Holt, one of several Swansboro players who made an impact when they last played. He went 7 of 12 on his way to 20 points in addition to six assists and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jermaine Cunningham, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and ten boards.
West Carteret's defeat dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Swansboro, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 12-1.
West Carteret took a serious blow against Swansboro in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 96-63. Can West Carteret avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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